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Surtis socialise over Latin dancing

The language of the body speaks much louder than words. Once you hit the
dance floor, it’s all about letting guards down and just be what you want to be.
Dance — much before it became an art form or a means to lose flab — was a source of connecting with the soul. In a fast-paced digital age, where getting in touch with one’s self has become an uphill task, it’s only natural that people are increasingly rediscovering their passion for swaying to rhythms.
These days, Surat is witnessing a rise of
dance studios that aim to bring people together through interactive
dance sessions. Often known as
dancesocials, these events encourage people to meet,
dance, enjoy music and have fun together. Surat Times finds out what's making Surtis spin and whirl.
Dancesocials - a budding trend in SuratFor many fun-loving Surtis, weekends are dedicated to flaunting their Latin
dance skills and having a gala time at a
dancesocial. Surat-based choreographer Sam Jovel was introduced to Kizomba (one of the Latin
dance forms) during his trip to Germany. That's when he had a vision to open up a studio exclusively for varied Latin workshops, thus allowing
dance enthusiasts to learn and master the skills of
socialdancing. "To popularise the culture of
socialdancing in Surat, I have built an open-to-sky
dance studio that creates a lovely ambiance for
dancing. We conduct various
socials like Bachata
social, Salsa
social etc at the studio and we have a good number of
dance enthusiasts attending the event. The attendees not only get to learn basic to intermediate moves but also learn to open up to new people. Yes, at our open
socialdance event, you can go ahead and ask anybody for a
dance. It is inevitable to bond over good music great ambience and some really groovy
dance moves," says Jovel.

A fun way to find friendships and romance

Being part of a
dance class or a
dance community helps people meet and interact with others from different walks of life. “You get to meet a CEO, a college student, a government official, a housewife etc. Whatever role one plays outside, when they are in a
dance class, they are simple, ordinary people who just want to have some fun,” says
dance enthusiast Richa Sharma who loves the idea of
dancesocials. For singles, interacting with new people in a nonthreatening, relaxed environment, like a
dance studio, is a great way to find love or friendship. “Whether it’s strengthening friendships or enhancing romantic connections,
dancing breaks all barriers and brings people together,” adds Sharma. Jovel says that he senses an instant friendliness and comfort among the crowd at his
dancesocials. "In a short time, everyone seemed to be enjoying and loving the chance to
dance with a strannger at a
social. Changing partners and
dancing with strangers is the highlight for everyone attending the event for the first time."

For couple, doing for
dance sessions together is a wonderful way to connect with their better half in an intimate manner. Partner
dancing, like the Argentine Tango, Bachata, Salsa or Cha Cha, are all about balance, partnership and learning to move together, which works like therapy for couples who hardly get any time to bond in their busy lives. "Couple
dancing is all about good coordination and sync between two individuals. It's indeed magical to see how one leads and the other follows without knowing the next move.
Dancing is all about expression and understanding your partner. Indeed, a great way to strengthen any relationship," says Jovel who met his wife Aarti Ruwala at his
dance studio. He adds, "
Dance is what brought us together. My wife loves Bachata and Kizomba and it may sound funny but it's really amazing how we end up
dancing in the middle of nowhere. All we need is some music. There is no perfect place or perfect time for a
dance.
Dance adds a lot of spice to our married life."

Aids fitness and boosts confidence

For Surtis,
dancing goes beyond having fun and socialising. Since one expresses himself/herself physically as well as emotionally while
dancing, it’s one of the easiest ways to release stress and calm tensed muscles. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,
dancing regularly makes us smarter. The study showed that
dancing integrates several brain functions at once — kinesthetic, rational, musical, and most importantly, emotional — which further increases our mind’s ability to think and stay sharp. For those who don’t want to hit the gym, taking up a
dancing class is the next best way to achieve a fitter, healthier body. "High-energy
dance forms like Zumba, Bollywood and Hip Hop make for cardiovascular and aerobic exercises that burn calories and tone the body; while other complex styles like Flamenco, Burlesque
dancing, and ballet make the body more flexible. Whatever
dance form you choose to learn, it is sure to give you physical and mental benefits," says choreographer Shilpa Rane.
Dancing also helps people gain a lot of confidence. “People enroll for
dance classes and
socials for different reasons. Some want to de-stress, while the rest simply want to have fun. I’ve noticed that women, who walk in inhibited, walk out with a lot more self-confidence,” says Rane.

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